Following Niger’s ruling junta decision to revoke with immediate effect its military cooperation with the United States. US authorities have revealed that no official date has been set for their military personnel to vacate the country - apparently, they are also in the dark about what informed this latest decision. Following this development, some security experts are concerned that there would be implications for regional security as the US is known to have invested millions of dollars in its security operations in the region.

GUEST: Dr David Matsanga, Political analyst & Expert on Diplomatic Relations

The Higher Education sector still faces challenges regarding the representative of their staff complement after 30 years of democracy. A snap survey conducted by NEWS24 has found that 3 out of 4 professors in former Afrikaans universities is still white. The study looked at the demographics of academic staff amongst public universities and the programmes that are supposed to diversify early career academics. To help us unpack this further, we are joined by...

Guest: Prof. Mlamuli Hlatshwayo - Associate Professor at the Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education studies, at the University of Johannesburg.

Let’s now tell you more about the good work that’s being done by Impilo-0720 Sports Centre of Excellence which is based in Mamelodi. As part of contributing to society in a meaningful way, the organisation conducts street tennis sessions biweekly throughout Mamelodi, introducing the sport to young children through mini tournaments and skill-building activities. 

GUEST: Sizwe Radebe, Coach and co-founder of Impilo-0720 Sports Centre of Excellence

A mother from Hammanskraal has been arrested for the concealment of birth and defeating the ends of justice. The mother gave birth to triplets on the weekend at her home and buried the newborns in shallow graves. The police are conducting a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death. In light of this incident, we ask what leads a mother to conceal the birth of her children and what options should be made available if mothers are unable to care for their children. To help us unpack this, we are joined by...

Guest: Dr. Whitney Rosenberg - Co-founder of Baby Savers

South Africa

This year, South Africa celebrates 30 years of Constitutional Democracy and Human Rights. As part of celebrating this milestone, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is convening the National Conference to assess the progress and chart a way forward in advancing human rights since 1994. Joining us to unpack the significance of this conference is…..

GUEST: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services (Minister Ronald Lamola)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a record sixth term after cruising to victory following an election that featured no credible opposition. Post the announcement of the results, some global leaders condemned electoral violations and the suppression of opposition voices during the Russian elections, with the United Kingdom in particular saying that Russian elections starkly underlines the depth of repression under President Putin’s regime, which seeks to silence any opposition to his illegal war. But does it really matter for Russia as to what those countries say and what’s Putin’s next mission post the elections?

GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PHD candidate at the University of Dundee

Many people who witnessed the incident argue that what happened did not set a good example and they are of the view that Duma disrespected the traditional protocols. Let’s now hear from the cultural expert in terms of how she views Saturday’s event….

GUEST:Dr Gugu Mazibuko, Cultural expert from the University of KwaZulu-Natal

The High court in Johannesburg has dismissed an urgent application by convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester and Dr.Nandipha Magudumana to interdict the broadcasting of the documentary "Tracking Thabo Bester" by showmax. The four-part docu-series is expected to premier today*. The pair - through their lawyers - each approached the high court to stop the airing of the documentary - as they believe it threatens their rights. However the judge dimissed this.

Guest: Calvin Dludla - SABC NEWS reporter

Guest: Sam Mohau - Health and Wellness influencer

The City of Tshwane says that their revenue collection campaign, #TshwaneYaTima, has shone a light on a corruption ring when it comes to the disconnection and reconnection of power supply in the city. Our next guest is launching a forensic audit to investigate the possible involvement of officials working for the city. To tell us more on this, we are joined by...

Guest: Jacqui Uys - MMC for Finance in the City of Tshwane